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Allora Mens' ShedAllora Mens' Shed Vice Pres ident , A n d r e w C a v e , made a forceful point to members of the Management Committee at the outdoor office last Saturday.The subject for discussion was the planning for the Allora Mens' Shed Golf and Bowls Day, s p o n s o r e d b y Komatsu and Joe Wagner, at the Allora Sports Club, 27th February.

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Letters to the Editor…Dear Editor,I am a Brisbane based researcher and president of UFO Research Queensland, currently documenting the history of sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) in Queensland.I would welcome hearing from readers who may have had a personal UFO sighting, past or current, or know of such reports from their local area.I may be contacted by email at info@uforq.asn.au or phone our reporting line on 07 3376 1780.Our web site is www.uforq.asn.au where you will find a searchable database documenting reports from 1998 to 2015 where you may find some UFO reports from your area. Our complete collection of over 5000 reports from the public since 1956 has not been transferred as yet to digital format that’s why it only holds reports until that year.Here is a list of other Australian UFO sightings, which may also contain some from your local area please take a look at project1947.com/kbcat/kbmoreintoz.htmYours sincerely,Sheryl Gottschall

Round 2 of Mobile Blackspot ProgramResidents of south-west Queensland are being encouraged to have their say on mobile phone blackspots in the region.LNP Candidate for Maranoa David Littleproud said that Applications for Round 2 of the Coalition Governments $160m Mobile Blackspot Programme close on Friday.“I know that mobile phone reception is a significant issue for many people in Maranoa and I’m pleased the Federal Government is following through on its commitment to do

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something about it,” Mr Littleproud said.“In this age of new technology and communications, it’s vital that people regional areas are given the same opportunities as those in cities and I’ll be making this a priority issue for Maranoa.“This round of funding will build more 4G mini base stations that will offer further opportunities to meet unmet demand and provide greater coverage to the people in our region.“Maranoa had secured 16 new base stations in Round 1 applications totalling $11.6m and this round of funding provided an opportunity to fix more blackspots,” Mr Littleproud said.The community is being asked to nominate blackspot areas at www.communications.gov.au/blackspots

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Andrew Gale Intention to nominate for SDRC ElectionsLocal business owner, avid volunteer and former police officer Andrew Gale has announced he will run for councillor in the upcoming Southern Downs Regional Council elections.Mr Gale said he and his wife Melinda of 23 years have lived in the region since 2005 after travelling across Queensland with his work in the police force. They own and operate a Driving School and Boat and Jetski Licence business, AG Licensing.“Like many, I have despaired at some of the decisions council have made in recent years, including watching my rates burden continue to spiral upwards,” he said.“If elected I’d work to ensure spending is scrutinized, to recognize inefficiencies and to increase value for money, whilst ensuring essential services are not compromised.”Mr Gale said as a small business owner he’s had to make tough decisions on a regular basis. “I’ve got to ensure my business makes a profit while still making my services attractive,” he said. “I’d intend to take those practices to council.”“I’d also work alongside other councillors to ensure council engaged with the community further before making decisions.”While raising a family and working full time Mr Gale has still found time to be an active member of the Warwick community. He is currently the secretary of the Warwick and District Road Safety Group and chairman of a local disability support group, UC Friends.Mr Gale is also a member of the LNP’s Transport and Main Roads policy committee and is a committee member of the Queensland Boatsafe Trainers Association.Through these roles Mr Gale has spent countless hours lobbying local, state and federal government departments seeking action for different causes on the Southern Downs.While Mr Gale resides in Warwick, his business services the entire region and surrounds. He has been conducting boat

licence course and driving lessons in Stanthorpe, Allora, Killarney and includes points in between since he started AG Licensing.Mr Gale worked for Queensland Police from 1988 to 2006.He said some of his career highlights included performing duty at isolated, remote and challenging locations such as Yelarbon, Julia Creek, Weipa, Burketown, Thursday Island and in the Brisbane Water Police.During his career Mr Gale had considerable experience in many matters including working as officer-in-charge of Julia Creek, Inglewood and Yelarbon police stations.Mr Gale said from an early age he had been involved in his community, not just as a police officer, but also as an auxiliary firefighter, an SES member and a volunteer member of the Coast Guard.With varied life experience and business skills Mr Gale said he sees himself as a problem solver.“I see the role of councillor to represent the best interests of the residents and to seek and obtain the best outcomes for the region."“Regardless of the outcome of this election, I hope those elected will work to achieve better outcomes for the people on the Southern Downs.”If you would like to contact Mr Gale call 0420 589 358 or email agtraining@bigpond.com.

Permanent Closure - Thulimbah Waste Transfer StationThe Southern Downs Regional Council advises all users of the Thulimbah Waste Transfer Station that it will be permanently closed from Monday, 1 February 2016.For disposal of general household waste and recyclables, please visit the Pozieres Waste Transfer Station, located on Pozieres Road or the new Northern Granite Belt Waste Transfer Station, located on Taggart Road, The Summit.

Andrew Gale has announced he will run for councillor in the upcoming SDRC elections.

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Looking Back…Allora’s Past 25 years ago

January 1991Australia Day Awards

Shire Chairman, Cr. Jim Deacon, presented Miss Joan Kiernan with the Allora Shire Council Australia Day citizen award for her community service over many years. Miss Kiernan, who served in the Air Force during WW2, is active in several organizations including the RSL

Womens Auxiliary and the Q. C. W. A. She was particularly mentioned for her volunteer work for the aged community in her nomination for the award.Mrs. Minnie Stay, 91, received a special award for her volunteer work for many groups in the Allora community.Two Allora juniors won Australia Day sports medallions. Emily-Jane Simpson won her award for her athletic achievements including representing the Darling Downs in the State Athletics Championships. Dean Haig received his

medallion for his success in junior rugby league, being picked in the Queensland primary schools Under 12 side which defeated N. S. W. in two out of the three games played.

Allora’s Past 50 years ago January

1966A “WELCOME HOME” will be tendered Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Rumball at the Victoria Hill Hall on this Saturday night, 8th January.

Allora’s Past 75 years ago January

1941Show SocietyA combined meeting of the Allora Show Society and the Allora and District Patriotic Fund was held in the Shire Hall for the

purpose of making arrangements for the sports meeting and ball to be organised by the show committee, half the proceeds to be donated to the patriotic fund. It was decided that the functions should be held on the date originally set down for the Allora show. A programme was drawn up and the following were appointed to a committee to deal with the horse events:- Messrs G. Anderson, H. Pullen, J. C. Jensen, T. Cowley, D. Phelan, E. J. Anderson and H. A. Huston; foot-racing, Messrs. C. Laws, W.M. Holmes, A. S. Holmes, G. McMillan, J. C. Hilton and G. D. Duncan. Messrs. E. J. Anderson, R. W. Frizzell, H. A. Huston, J. C. Jensen and H. W. Stay each offered to give £1/1/- towards the prize money.

Allora’s Past 100 years ago January 1916

Flying FoxesFor some days past the town and district has been visited by a plague of flying foxes, driven from their customary habitats by hard times and forced to seek sustenance further afield. The guns have been out each night, and on Thursday night in particular every available species of artillery was in action with more or less result. Yesterday afternoon a raid was made on the camp which had established itself in the police paddock and the sound of the bombardment roused up matters considerably. Portion of the inmates of the camp so rudely disturbed from their slumbers and dreams of luscious fruit existing alas only in imagination, flapped their bewildered way over the town, the sight being a curious one.

Colin NewportAustralia Day 1991: Minnie Stay, Cr. Jim Deacon and Joan Kiernan.

No Cattle Sale on Australia DayThe Warwick Saleyards have a cattle sale most weeks, excluding the Christmas/New Year period. The cattle sales occur on Tuesday, with cattle generally coming into the yards Monday.This year, one of the Tuesday sales falls on Australia Day. In

Beginning of the Year is Busy at the LibrariesThe residents of Southern Downs are keen to get their holiday reading organised with large numbers of people visiting the libraries to return and borrow books and other items, just prior to Christmas and in the first week of 2016.Weekly Library Statistics (23 December - 24 December 2015; 4 January - 5 January 2016)Visits ................................2,446Borrower interactions .........897Transactions ....................9,474Borrower registrations ..........30Programs delivered ................2Libraries are an integral part of the services delivered by Southern Downs Regional Council, with libraries operating in Allora, Stanthorpe and Warwick and a mobile library servicing other parts of the municipality.Samantha Shelbourn, Southern Downs Regional Council’s Principal Librarian said, “As always, the first open day of the New Year is the busiest day of the year, with 1,227 people visiting a Council library on Monday 4 January 2016, returning 2,230 items and borrowing 1,953 items.”The large numbers utilising the libraries indicate the important role libraries play in meeting the needs of the community

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response, Council has made contact with the agents and other operators of the yards highlighting this fact.The discussions have centred on the potential of holding the sale on an alternative day or proceeding with a public holiday sale. The outcome of these discussions is that changing the day will clash with other yards, impacting on yardage (revenue) and leave it late for animal processing. Additionally the processors representatives will not be attending on the public holiday, and as such, it is not viable for the agents.As a result, it has been determined that it will be more cost effective not to run a cattle sale on the week the public holiday falls. There will be no cattle sale on Tuesday, 26 January 2016.Sheep sales will not be affected as this occurs on Wednesdays.

1690 - Clarinet invented, in Nurnberg, Germany.

1699 - Massachusetts holds day of fasting for wrongly persecuting "witches".

1785 - Mozart completes "Dissonantenkwartet" (opus 10).

1794 - Dr Jessee Bennet of Edom, Va, performs 1st successful Cesarean section operation in the US on his wife.

1873 - "Celluloid" registered as a trademark.

1897 - 6,960 m (22,834 ft) Cerro Aconcagua (Argentina) 1st climbed.

1900 - Giacomo Puccini's opera "Tosca" premieres in Rome.

1907 - An earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica, kills more than 1,000.

1914 - Henry Ford introduces an assembly line for Model T.

1935 - Iraq-Mediterranean oil pipeline goes into use.

1949 - Black/Indian race rebellion in Durban, South Africa; 142 die.

1953 - Yugoslavia elects its 1st president (Marshal Tito).

1954 - The Hudson Motor Car Company merges with Nash-Kelvinator

Corporation forming the American Motors Corporation.

1956 - Little Richard releases "Tutti Frutti".

1966 - David Bowie releases his 1st record (Can't Help Thinking About Me).

1967 - Earthquake in Sicily kills 231.1967 - Sonny & Cher release "Beat Goes

On"1971 - John Snow takes 7-40 for England

to beat Australia by 299 runs.1973 - Dancer Roy Castle measured at

1,440 taps/min on BBC TV.1976 - "The Bionic Woman" with Lindsay

Wagner debuts on ABC (later NBC).

1978 - Sex Pistols' final concert held in Winterland, San Francisco.

1980 - Shakuntala Devi, mentally multiplies two 13-digit numbers in 28 sec.

1989 - 1,000 muslims burn Salman Rushdies' "Satanic Verses" in Bradford, England.

1990 - "The Simpsons" premiered on Fox-TV.

1994 - Inna Lassovskaya triple-jumps ladies world record (14.61m).

1994 - The Duchess of Kent converts to Catholicism, the first member of the Royal Family to do so in more than 300 years.

1998 - Researchers in Dallas, Texas present findings about an enzyme that slows aging and cell death (apoptosis).

2001 - Jennifer Lopez scored her first UK No.1 single with 'Love Don't Cost A Thing.'

2002 - UK declared free of foot-and-mouth cattle disease.

2004 - The national flag of Georgia, the so-called "five cross flag", was restored to official use after a hiatus of some 500 years.

2005 - Landing of the Huygens probe on Saturn's moon Titan.

2011 - Stampede near Sabarimala in Kerala, India kills 104 devotees and injures 100 more.

2012 - Suicide bomber kills 53 and injures 130 in Basra, Iraq.

2015 - 63 people are killed & 70,000 are left homeless after floods devastate Mozambique and Malawi.

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BAD JOKE OF THE WEEKA pilot was flying over the jungle when he

started having engine trouble. Eventually the engine stopped and he realised that he would have to bail out before it lost too much height

and crashed. So he put on his parachute and jumped out of the door. He pulled the rip cord, his parachute opened and he floated

gently down towards a clearing in the jungle. Unfortunately he landed right in the middle of a large cooking pot in which the chief of the

cannibals was cooking lunch. The chief cried out in astonishment, "whats this flier doing in

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Changes to Council’s sharps disposal servicesA new public sharps disposal unit has been installed in the carpark behind Warwick Town Hall to provide the community with access to the disposal point 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for sharps containers.Southern Downs Regional Council’s Acting Director Planning, Environment and Community Services, Mr Tim O’Brien said sharps disposal units were previously located at Council’s administration centres in Warwick, Stanthorpe and Allora.“The provision of appropriate sharps disposal facilities in the community is necessary to protect the public health of residents, both from minimising the illegal dumping of sharps in public places, and also minimising the disposal of sharps in general waste wheelie bins, thereby potentially posing a risk to landfill operators.“Following a review of the sharps disposal services provided by Council, and taking into consideration some concerns about the practice of Council accepting sharps containers over the counter for disposal, some changes have been made to the services.“The disposal unit located at Council’s Warwick administration centre has been moved to a new disposal point behind the Town Hall, and provides for the disposal of sharps containers. This creates better access for community members needing to dispose of their sharps, and prevents the need for Council staff to handle the sharps containers that used to be handed in over the counter.“With low usage rates, Council’s sharps disposal services in Stanthorpe and Allora have been discontinued, but it’s important for the community to know that there are alternative disposal options including the Warwick and Stanthorpe hospitals and some local pharmacies in Warwick, Stanthorpe and Allora.For a list of pharmacies in the Southern Downs that participate in the Queensland Needle and Syringe Program visit: https://www.guild.org.au/docs/default-source/qld-branch- public/Professional-Services/southwest_nov11.pdf?sfvrsn=6

2016January -Sat 30 Allora Men’s Shed Meeting Allora Men’s Shed (old Fire Station), 9.30am

February -Fri 5 138th Allora Show & Sat 6 Allora Show GroundsSat 20 Allora Men’s Shed Meeting Allora Men’s Shed (old Fire Station), 9.30amSat 27 Allora Men’s Shed Golf & Bowls Day Allora Sports Club, 11.00am

March -Fri 4 Allora Rotary Trivia Night Allora P-10 State School HallSun 6 Allora Car Boot Sale Allora State School soccer ground, 9.00am-12.00 noonSat 12 & St Patrick’s School Centenary Celebrations Sun 13 St Patrick’s School GroundsThu 17 Victoria Hill QCWA St. Patricks Day Concert & Lunch Victoria Hill Hall, 9.30am.Sat 19 Doctor Who Club of Australia - Allora Local Group Allora QCWA rooms, 10.00am.Sat 26 Allora Men’s Shed Meeting Allora Men’s Shed (old Fire Station), 9.30am

April -Sat 16 Allora & Dist. Historical Society Display & Demo Day Warwick Street Museum, AlloraFri 29 QCWA International Day and Competitions Allora QCWASat 30 Allora Men’s Shed Meeting Allora Men’s Shed (old Fire Station), 9.30amFri-Sun Allora Autumn Festival29-1May Allora Community Circle

May -Sat 14 Scope Club Annual Afternoon Tea Fundraiser Allora Community HallSat 28 Allora Men’s Shed Meeting Allora Men’s Shed (old Fire Station), 9.30am

June -Sun 12 Allora Community Auction Allora Show Grounds

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Events Calendar 2016 Local Government prospective candidate sessions well receivedInformation sessions held by Southern Downs Regional Council in mid December last year for prospective candidates in the 2016 Local Government elections were well attended, with about 40 people turning out to the Stanthorpe and Warwick sessions.Southern Downs Regional Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Keenan said the sessions allowed Council’s senior staff to present an overview of the organisation to those residents who are considering running for office in the upcoming Local Government elections.“It was pleasing to see such a good turnout to these sessions and from the feedback I’ve received, the majority of the potential candidates made it very clear that it was a very useful session giving them an insight into the breadth of Council operations and responsibilities,” he said.Council staff provided an overview of the organisation and a number of key operational areas including Council’s financial status and funding sources, the organisational structure and staffing, some of the major projects and capital works underway including a number of bridges, and upgrades to the civic facilities in Stanthorpe and Allora. The overview also touched on details of council meeting times and the portfolio system, as well as the range of services delivered by Council.Mr Keenan said “I believe by the end of the sessions many of the attendees were better informed about Council’s budget and the labour force, and the diversity of services delivered by Council.”The information session presentation is available on Council’s website at:www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/alerts--news---notices/council-to-hold-local-government-election-information-sessions-for-prospective-candidates“For those intending candidates, I would also urge them to familiarise themselves with Council’s new Dealing with Election Signage guideline which outlines Council’s approach to the management of election signage on both private property and Local Government controlled land and roads during an election period,” said Mr Keenan.To access Council’s Dealing with Election Signage guideline visit the website at www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/publications/facts-sheets/guides/guides or contact Council’s Planning Section on 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 372)

Ergon urges life support customers to register as cyclone season loomsRegional Queenslanders who rely on mains powered life-support equipment are being urged to register or update their details with Ergon Energy’s Life Support program.“This call is particularly timely especially as the storm season continues and the 2016 cyclone season looms,” said General Manager Distribution Customer Strategy Michael Berndt.Ergon’s life support program is designed to assist customers who are dependent upon life support equipment which require continuous electricity supply regardless of their electricity retailer.“Specialist equipment from home dialysis and oxygen machines through to ventilators is used by adults and children with confirmed medical conditions and requires continuous electricity supply.“There may be genuinely ill people in our communities who are not registered with the program and I urge them to contact Ergon for more information or visit our web site. And those who are registered please make sure your contact details are up to date,” Mr Berndt urged.Ergon Energy currently has more than 2800 customers registered with its Life Support program, which provides direct notification of planned outages to enable them to plan in advance, along with additional personalised advice in the event of a threat such as an impending cyclone, and if there is a prolonged unplanned outage. “We’re seeing increasing demand for our Life Support program, with nearly nine per cent more registered customers now than two years ago. This is partly due to greater awareness and uptake, but also reflects an aging population with more complex health needs and greater risk of disadvantage.“Under national guidelines, there are no rules requiring people who depend upon equipment like ventilators or dialysis machines, or their carers, to register with electricity retailers, however Ergon recognises it has a moral and operational obligation to safeguard the needs of its customers where it can,” Mr Berndt said.“For registered customers, Ergon provides quick and easy access to information about power supply interruptions – planned and unplanned - via a dedicated emergency number or from our web site.“And where possible, we contact and update them with an estimated restoration time when unplanned interruptions occur, enabling them to make alternative arrangements for emergency situations.“Providing our Life Support customers with information to assist them to develop their own emergency plan is critical. It enables them to make necessary preparations for alternative arrangements if power is interrupted,” Mr Berndt said.He said Ergon Energy could not guarantee power supply because of factors beyond its control.“We do everything possible to provide a reliable electricity supply, but sometimes unexpected technical issues or situations arise. For example, storms, strong winds, lightning, wildlife strikes, traffic accidents and even vandalism can disrupt the power supply,” he said.For more information, customers should contact Ergon Energy for a brochure on 13 10 46 or visit its web site at www.ergon.com.au/network/outages-and-disruptions/life-support-program

Local LegendsRugby League Trivia

1. Name a Wattles Supporter who was wheeled out of the National Hotel, Toowoomba, on the beer barrel trolley and a little the worse for wear?

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Night Bowls NewsWell time has gone fast - It's been five weeks since our last Tuesday Night Bowls finished. Since then we have had two working bees on and around

the green. Thanks to all those who came along to help as the green is looking very good.By the time you read these notes, our warm up night on Tuesday, 12th January will be over, however we are still looking for players to fill our fourteen teams as our competition starts this coming Tuesday, 19th January, at 7.00pm, finishing at 9.00pm. The Club House will be open at 6.30pm and we would like all players to be there by 6.45pm so we can start on time.Social membership is $20.00 from 1st January to 31st December. Green fees are still $5.00 per person. Hope to see a few more new players come along and enjoy our facilities. Enquiries phone G. Patterson 0431 568 818 or 4666 3008.

Cricket Notes -GAME 6 REPORT - 19/12/15 - Railway Hotel Rascals vs. Sovereign Animals The Rascals travelled to Slade Park in Warwick to take on the Animals for the second time this year. Winning the toss, the Rascals chose to bat and were hoping to better the score of 216 set

against the Animals earlier in the season. Captain Jamie Holmes (9) and Vice-Captain Jake Christensen (40) lead the Rascals to a good start, with the score at 19 before the first wicket. A good partnership of 37 between Christensen and Tom Morris (19) continued the scoring at a good rate, before the second wicket fell at 56 runs. Christensen and Mick Kelk (12) added another 31 runs together before both fell just before drinks, with the score balanced, at 4-100. James Moore (36) and Paul Christensen (19) added a nice 45 run partnership before Christensen was dismissed. Patty Geyle came out to the crease and added a smart 11 runs before he and Moore were dismissed. Nick Van Der Poel (11*) and Liam Keating (25) added another 39 runs for the 8th wicket, taking the score to 202, before Keating was runout in the penultimate over attempting an extra run. The last two batters took up two balls, and the Rascals were all out in the 39th over with the final score sitting at an impressive 202. This is our second 200+ score to date, and our second this season. The young Rascals are now demonstrating their potential with the bat by playing smart and not falling into rash shots.In response the Animals started well, with 21 runs on the board before the fall of the first wicket from Nick Van Der Poel (1-17/8), caught keeper Jake Christensen. Tom Morris (1-28/6) followed this up in the next over with an LBW of the other opening batter. Score: 2-21/5. The Animals rallied and added another 37 runs before the fall of the next wicket, with Henry Gartery (4-30/6) taking the first of his collection of wickets. Jamie Holmes (1-5/3) dismissed the Animals top scorer, Josh Klien, thanks to an outstanding slips catch from Nick Van Der Poel. Henry Gartery and Matthew Christensen (1-2/0.5), alongside a run out between Nick Van Der Poel and Henry Gartery, finished off the last five wickets for 16 runs. The Animals were all out for 82. Tom Morris also took two catches in the field, as did Nick Van Der Poel and Jake Christensen. Railway Hotel Rascals player of the year points- 3: Jake Christensen, 2: Nick Van Der Poel, =1: James Moore, =1: Henry Gartery. Cricket took a break over the holidays, with the Rascals resuming their campaign on 9th January against Inglewood at home, starting at 12.30pm. This week on 16th January, the Rascals play their washed out game against Wheatvale.GAME 7 REPORT - 09/01/16 - Railway Hotel Rascals vs. Inglewood KangaroosTo start the New Year with a home game was a great boost for

the young Rascals side, who were keen to take on Inglewood in the second match between these teams for the year. The Rascals won the toss and elected to bat, taking advantage of the conditions on a hot, hot afternoon. Opening the batting was Jake Christensen and Brad Johnson, who amassed eight runs before Christensen was given out, caught behind, in an unlucky call as the ball flicked his pad. Tom Morris entered the game and established a 65 run partnership with Johnson (most of the runs were from Morris) until Johnson was dismissed for 18. Mick Kelk strode to the middle to see off 1.3 overs, so to make it to the first break with no further wickets. This he did well, with the score at 2-73 after 20 overs. The next ten overs were a mixed bag, with two wickets and 52 runs added. If those ten over were a mixed bag, the next five were a lost and confused bag, with three wickets, two maidens and 13 runs coming from them. Tom Morris was dismissed during all this for 77 attacking the bowling, a new personal best and a club best as well! In the last five overs, Jamie Holmes hit a quick 16 runs, whilst Henry Gartery struck four consecutive fours to amass a quick 30, helping the Rascals total to 9-187 at the end of the innings. Chasing 187, the Roos’ were off to a solid start, with 27 runs on the board until Nick Van Der Poel (3-32/8) took the first of his three wickets. Joe Morris (2-40/8) took the second scalp with 35 runs up, and three runs later Van Der Poel stuck again, thanks to a magnificent one hander at gully from Jamie Holmes! The Roos’ rallied and added a sound 42 runs before Tom Morris (1-17/4) clean bowled one batter and two balls later another batter was run out, leaving the score at 5/80 after 13 overs. 10 more runs and two more wickets left the Roos’ struggling at 7/90. Joe Morris dismissed their captain Jamien Smith, who batted with skill and patience through his innings of 35, then James Moore (1-14/3) and Henry Gartery (1-13/2.2) took a wicket each to end the Inglewood innings at 121. Two runs outs were earnt in the game for the Rascals, whilst James More and Paul Christensen also took a catch each. Railway Hotel Rascals player of the year points- 3: Tom Morris, 2: Henry Gartery, 1: Nick Van Der Poel. The stats the count mid-way through the season: Most Runs- Tom Morris 246; Most Wickets- Nick Van Der Poel- 12; Most Ducks- Henry Gartery 3. All the other stats are very close or tied between several people – stay tuned form more stats as the season progresses.The Rascals now sit third on the table, after a great start to the years. Five wins from seven games! The Rascals take on Wheatvale this Saturday at Slade Park in Warwick, in a replay of the round five game that was washed out. With Maryvale and Wheatvale being the top two teams in the competition, this will be a real test of where the Rascals are at.

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Swimmers the winners with gift of inflatables to public poolsSwimmers across the Southern Downs region can now enjoy more activities at their local pools with a range of pool inflatables being gifted to the Allora, Killarney and Stanthorpe pools by Southern Downs Regional Council and YMCA Warwick Indoor Recreation and Aquatic Centre (WIRAC).Southern Downs Regional Council’s Mayor, Cr Peter Blundell said that Council had worked with the YMCA WIRAC to share some of the inflatables with other communities.“We know that residents using public pools in Stanthorpe, Killarney and Allora have expressed their desire to have inflatables available at those centres for pool users.“With this in mind, I’m very happy to announce that Council and YMCA WIRAC have decided to provide four inflatables as gifts to the Allora, Killarney and Stanthorpe pools. It’s a great outcome for these communities.“The inflatables will be permanently located at these pools and we anticipate that they will be enjoyed by many residents and visitors to the pools over many a swimming season to come,” said the Mayor.YMCA WIRAC Manager Mr Frederic Meyer said the YMCA was pleased to be able to give the four inflatables to other public pools in the Southern Down region.“We’ve been listening to the wishes of other communities and pool operators in Allora, Killarney and Stanthorpe. The YMCA is pleased to pass on this equipment to these centres for the enjoyment of children and adults who may not be able to visit WIRAC,” said Mr Meyer.The Allora and Killarney pools will have one inflatable each, and two inflatables will go to the Stanthorpe pool. This equipment will be located permanently at these pools for use at the discretion of the pool lessees. Rio Tinto Anzac Centenary Public

Fund donation honours Australian servicemen and womenThe Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC, Stuart Robert, gratefully acknowledges Rio Tinto’s$10 million contribution to the Anzac Centenary Public Fund.“As a proud Australian company Rio Tinto has thrown its support behind the Anzac Centenary with a very generous $10 million donation that will help support a range of community activities, events, memorials and educational partnerships,” Mr Robert said.“Across all sectors of our nation we have an opportunity to think about what legacy we want to leave our children and grandchildren, including how they will remember the sacrifices made by our soldiers and their families.”The Anzac Centenary Public Fund has been established to provide Australian communities with opportunities to participate in Anzac Centenary activities. Donations to the public fund support iconic state and territory Anzac Centenary projects that enable Australians to participate in commemorative activities.Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh said, “Rio Tinto is proud to support these important commemorations as part of its long-standing and ongoing commitment as a member of the Australian community.”“The ANZAC centenary gives the nation a chance to come together to honour Australian servicemen and women for the roles they have played in combat around the world,” Mr Walsh said.The Anzac Centenary 2014 to 2018 is the most significant period of commemoration in our nation’s history. It is a time to acknowledge the service and sacrifice of all those who have defended our freedoms over the past 100 years, and those who continue to represent us in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. For more information about the Anzac Centenary Public Fund, please visit the Anzac Centenary website www.anzaccentenary.gov.au

Warwick’s Jumpers & Jazz in July Festival - 21 to 31 July 2016The question everyone is asking is "What is the theme for 2016?" We are announcing it here .... the theme for the Tree Jumper Exhibition is BOHEMIAN.The time is right to start making plans for the 2016 Jumpers & Jazz in July Festival. Fire up your imagination and charm your whole family by participating in Warwick’s premier winter event that transforms the CBD streets into a living gallery, with more than 100 handmade art works installed on our bare winter trees. Jumpers and Jazz in July is looking for your support. The Advisory Team has received many offers of help and is committed to making sure that everyone who wants to be involved can be, no matter whether that contribution is time, skill, money, ideas or all four. The Advisory Team is comprised of Rob Hamilton (Chairperson) from Destination Southern Downs; Karina Devine from the Warwick Art Gallery; Lynn Bryson from Bryson's Place Cafe and Gifts; Robyn Fraser from Classic Dimensions Boutique and Sheila Stebbings from Southern Downs Regional Council). Rob Hamilton said “At the community meeting in October we identified a number of projects and events that were in need of volunteers to undertake planning and implementation. All of the events are now being organized but we still have several projects that are in need of a manager including venue/

equipment coordination, the program booklet, ticket sales and merchandising. If you are interested in assisting with these projects please contact me via email at rob@destinationsoutherndowns.com.au or via telephone on 46619073”.If you are planning on running an event for the 2016 Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival and would like to see your event promoted in the official Program please ensure you register your event by 12 February 2016 with Rob Hamilton.The Festival’s marketing brochure will be released in February, with the official Jumpers & Jazz in July Festival 2016 Program scheduled for release in late May.For further information about Warwick’s 2016 Jumpers & Jazz in July Festival, visit www.jumpersandjazz.com or telephone: (07) 4661 9073 (Destination Southern Downs) or (07) 46610434 (Warwick Art Gallery).

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